Easter Eating

Mmmm... How's that look to you?  I'm salivating.
If you are cooking for Easter this year or have to bring a dish to someone's house, I highly recommend this.  It is easy, healthy and kinda hard to screw up!
Perfect amount of healthy carbs, fat and protein :)


Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding 
This elegant dish is simple to prepare. High-quality smoked ham complements the 
spinach, peppers, rosemary and Gruyere perfectly. To make this recipe ahead, prepare
 the pudding through Step 3 and then refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room
 temperature while the oven preheats, and bake as directed in Step 4.

Serves: 6 
Preparation time: 30 minutes

IngredientsFor the custard:
4 large egg whites
4 large eggs
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

For the bread and filling:
4 cups (4-6 slices) whole-grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 
5 cups chopped spinach, wilted 
1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
1 cup (5 ounces) diced ham steak 

For the topping:
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Preparation1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 11” x 7” glass baking dish or a 2-quart
 casserole with cooking spray.

2. To prepare the custard, whisk egg whites, eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
 Add mustard, pepper and rosemary and whisk to combine.

3. Toss bread, spinach, roasted red peppers and ham in a large bowl. Add the custard 
and toss well to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact.
 Cover with foil.

4. Bake until the custard has set, 40-45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and 
continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15-20 minutes more. 
Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Nutrition FactsPer serving:
276 calories 
10 g fat (4 g sat, 3 g mono)
169 mg cholesterol 
25 g carbohydrate 
21 g protein 
3 g fiber
746 mg sodium
422 mg potassium

*Recipe from lifescript*


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